Xiyuanbeili, an old historical street in Changsha.
Changsha Travel | Another old street that has become popular in the cinema has been discovered. Xiyuan Beili, a very literary name, is located on Xiangchun Road. Next door is the dwarf noodle shop with the old Changsha flavor that has been open for more than 30 years and where the brother who has been through thick and thin has come to try noodles. The subway stations 🚇 Peiyuan Bridge or Wenchang Pavilion are not far away.
⭐️About history:
First, I saw the road sign at the door, and then I stood under the gate and looked inside the alley. It turned out that this is 🌱Changsha, an ancient cultural alley full of historical stories and celebrities. There are Xiyuan History Exhibition Hall, Xiyuan Ancient Well, Wenxiang Garden, Li Li's Former Residence, Li Tikang (Liu Shaoqi's teacher) Former Residence, Zuo Zongtang Temple, Du Xinwu's Former Residence, Shuai Mengqi's Former Residence, Huangpu Military Academy Alumni Association Site... and other cultural attractions.
⭐️About the artistic atmosphere:
Plants of all sizes can be seen everywhere in the alleys, and various 🪴potted plants in front of every household are full of the beauty of life 🌸. It is said that there is a Changsha 🌲 "Mother of Metasequoia" hidden in this short alley, as well as several interesting small shops for afternoon tea ☕️, full of literary and artistic atmosphere.
⭐️About the atmosphere of life:
There are very few tourists here, probably because not many people have discovered it yet. Most of the people here are local people who have lived here for many years. I inadvertently saw old people in the alley drinking tea, chatting and basking in the sun, looking very leisurely. Occasionally, you can see a few pieces of clothes hanging on bamboo poles to dry, swaying in the wind, full of the flavor of life.
Walking deep into the alley, I found a row of thin bamboos and lush grape vines. Occasionally, one or two aunties and little brothers and sisters were taking pictures. Right in front of us could be heard the laughter of students from Mingde Huaxing Middle School and Zhounan Experimental Middle School and the ringing of get out of class bells.